tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18546171.post5440566265838002396..comments2023-11-02T04:27:35.248-05:00Comments on Finger Lakes Weekend Wino: The Argument Against Allowing Wine Sales in NY Grocery StoresAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08555996261690864999noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18546171.post-15500713949084723822009-03-15T12:17:00.000-05:002009-03-15T12:17:00.000-05:00Having lived in California for 8 years, I can tell...Having lived in California for 8 years, I can tell you that being able to pick up a bottle of wine at your local grocery store or wholesale club was a major convenience. The current wine retailers and wholesalers have a monopoly. Why should independent liquor stores be protected from big box anymore than any other business in NY. If you own a wine store and truly do add value you have nothing to fear. Local wine retailers are no more special than the local electronics, sporting goods, auto repair, or hair salon.<BR/>These people have to compete in the market everday against national and regional chains, so should you. One thing is for sure,<BR/>prices on wine would come down for all. If your truly better prove it in an open market like every other small business has to do every day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com